Hardness
Moderately Hard
92.1 PPM · 5.4 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Springerville, AZ 85938
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Apache County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Springerville Town Of
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Apache County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
1 active health-based record
Lead 90th percentile
0.011 mg/L
73% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 1,972 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
92.1 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
92.1
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
5.4
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 92.1 PPM, mineral scale can build up on fixtures and heating elements, reduce soap lather, and leave visible spotting. Hardness is primarily an aesthetic and appliance concern—not itself a tap-water safety rating.
USGS sites used
33
Nearest site
6.9 mi
Observation range
Jul 12, 2017–Jun 18, 2020
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: A-08-29 05ADB (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 85938 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Springerville median
92 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 92.1–92.1 PPM
Arizona median
241 PPM
149 PPM lower285 indexed ZIP readings · Range 66.4–1250 PPM
EPA benchmark screen
Contaminant snapshot
Available numerical results from associated SDWIS community water systems, compared with the applicable action level or federal MCL. Federal measured-value coverage is incomplete.
1 pass
Lead (PB90)
0.011 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
1 comparable result
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0.011
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 24
- Health-based
- 1
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | AZ0401013 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Radium-228 | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Nov 1, 2024through Nov 30, 2024 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Mar 1, 2024through Apr 26, 2024 |
| Public Notice | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Feb 16, 2024through Jun 28, 2024 |
| Public Notice | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Feb 16, 2024through Jun 28, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Sep 13, 2024 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Dec 31, 2023 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Oct 5, 2023 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2023through Sep 30, 2023 |
| E. COLI | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Jun 1, 2023through Jan 15, 2025 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2023through Jun 30, 2023 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2023through Sep 13, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper RuleHealth-based | AZ0401013 | Unaddressed | Dec 31, 2022 |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2022through Dec 31, 2022 |
| E. COLI | AZ0401013 | Resolved | Sep 1, 2022through Sep 20, 2022 |
No reported violation does not prove that every contaminant was tested or absent; SDWIS measured values are incomplete and lag state records.
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Matched to Springerville ZIP 85938 using 92.1 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Springerville
Is tap water safe in Springerville?+
EPA ECHO reports 1 active health-based violation among the associated community water systems. Review the affected utility's current notice and Consumer Confidence Report.
How hard is the water?+
Nearby USGS observations produce an estimate of 92.1 PPM, or 5.4 grains per gallon, classified as moderately hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
There is no high-hardness trigger in this profile. Confirm with a tap test before buying equipment.